Opinion in Henry case questions Byrd liquor law section 231-2
Judge T W Harrison held section 231-2 of the Byrd liquor law unconstitutional for selling near beer. Henry convicted for two malt beverage bottles. habeas corpus granted. Case may reach Virginia Supreme Court. discussion notes malt liquor definitions and nonintoxicating thresholds.
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T. W. Harrison
Henry
Harrison
R. T. Barton
H. R. Kern
L. O. Wendenburg
James P. Reardon
R. M. Ward
Commonwealth
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
S. A. Seabright
Con
House of Delegates
Ardent Spirits
Pure Food Commissioners
United States
Grafters Targeting Teachers For Reading Club Scam
County teachers are warned to beware of two smooth grafters offering membership in a reading club with ten books and a study course for 12 50. Notes are taken and sold to bankers or brokers at a discount, while the books never arrive.
Emma Cregg Weds Elbert Pusey in Friends Ceremony
Miss Emma Virginia Cregg daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Cregg of Hamilton Ohio marries Elbert Norris Pusey of West Chester Pennsylvania in a Friends society ceremony at the bride’s home in Greenway Virginia. Maid of honor is Miss Sarah Brown and best man Elisha Holmes. The couple will reside in West Chester after a bridal tour north.
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Greenway
Hamilton
Van
Elma Virginia Cregg
Edgar Cregg
Elbert Norris Pusey
West Chester
Society of Friends
Sarah Brown
Elisha Holmes
Woodburn
Pusey
Richmond Medical Association elects officers after session
After an interesting Richmond session many important papers were read and discussed. Dr Stuart McGuire of Richmond was elected president and his cousin Dr Hunter Fr McGuire of this city was chosen chairman of the executive council. Dr Z J Weaver of Middletown attended.
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The
Medical Association of Virginia
Richmond
Stuart McGuire
Hunter Fr. McGuire
Middletown
Left Hand Man Injured At Stave Factory Accident
Decade Orndorff lost the thumb of his left hand while using a stave cutter at Keller and Wills Stave Factory on Cedar Creek. Doctors Smoot and Sawyer treated him after he nearly died under chloroform during the emergency procedure.
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Decade Orndorff
Keller and Wills
Cedar Creek
Mr. Orndorff
Smoot
Sawyer
Preaching Schedule at Braddock Street Church
Rev. William Stevens will preach at the Methodist Episcopal Church South on Braddock Street at 11 a.m. tomorrow Sunday October 25. Rev. C L Potter will preach at 7 30 p m.
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William Stevens
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Braddock Street
C. L. Potter
Mrs Casper Fries Wins First Premium Cake at Fair
Presented with cake Mrs Casper Fries today gave The Star samples of her famous bake which won the first premium at the fair.
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Casper ‘Friés
Maddox Promises Savings on Suits and Furnishings
An advertisement urges shoppers to visit Maddox for suits overcoats mail caps sheets and gents furnishings with a guarantee to save money. The note ends with stray text 19-ipét.
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Maddox
Tabloid Jags Introduce Noiseless Whiskey Paste in Baltimore
A clever whiskey substitute arrives as an evaporated paste resembling cherry gelatine. Sold in sample cases, the gelatine can be chewed or dissolved for a drink, promising discreet use and effects without leaving a seat. Lawful bans in places like Winchester prompt whiskey firms to consider ordering.
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Maxim
Baltimore
Winchester
Stafford M Moncure Dies After Long Illness
Powhatan Moncure a leading Stafford county figure died at his Oakenwold home at age 79 after a lengthy illness. He leaves a widow related to Gen Turner Ashby and Col Dick Ashby, six children including Mrs Samuel Taylor of Berryville. Remains interred at Stonewall Cemetery in this city.
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Powhatan Moncure
Stafford County
Oakenwold
Gen
Turner Ashby
Col
Dick Ashby
Stonewall Cemetery
Moncure
Samuel Taylor
Berryville
Stafford
20 000 Blackbirds Roost at National Cemetery
Supt. E J Lewis says about 20 000 blackbirds roost in cedars at the National Cemetery causing loud noise mornings and evenings. He invites shoters to the cemetery this evening and notes a man shot over 200 birds this week. The birds are said to make good potpie once feathers are removed.
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National Cemetery
E. J. Lewis
Boy's 3 Legged Race at Market Street Rink
A light hearted report notes a boy’s three legged race staged at Market Street Rink tonight with a joke about needing a physician if it doesn’t elicit laughter. The event features skating for a circulating gold medal.
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Market-st. Rink
Card of Thanks From Mr John O Re ar and Family
Mr John O Re ar and his children express deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy after their bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings sent.
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John O’rear
MR. O’rear
Notice to Public Avoiding Wife Debts
Public notice by Crowell Beaty declaring he will not be responsible for any debts of his wife Alberta Beaty. The statement appears as a formal disclaimer in this divorce or separation related notice.
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Alberta Beaty
Crowell Beaty
Winchester Fair Closes After Rainy Last Day Babies Win Prizes
The thirty ninth Winchester fair ended in drizzle with baby show as the highlight. Nine babies entered. Evelyn Sale won prettiest, Irene Clem second, Mervill Franchan fattest, Wilbur L. Baker next. Troop H of the Thirteenth Cavalry gave a drill and a banquet hosted by the fair directors. Lieut Fisher and wife attended. troops marched to Fort Meyer. Races included 2.35 class trot with Regy Princes winning Virginia Girl second Valley Queen third. Donna Mobile won consolation.
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Taiz
Troop H
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
Lieut. Fisher
Hotel Lkvans
Fort Meyer
Evelyn Sale
Irene Clem
Mervill Franchan
Wilbur L. Baker
Katharine Price
Ruth Newcomb
Richard Evelyn Garton
Frances i Lee Grant
Richard Hartnatt
L. D. Gerhardt
W. S. Hampden
Roger Clapp
Regy Princes
Virginia
Valley Queen
Donna Mobile
F. H. Potts
Washington, D. C
Couple Race at the New Rink Tonight
A six lap couple race draws a large crowd at the New Rink with a prize for the winning pair. A Halloween mask carnival follows in one week inviting all to wear costumes and attend.
Virginia Banks Show Strong Deposits Across 107 Institutions
In a report by the comptroller of the currency, Virginia's 107 banks posted deposits totaling over 56 million dollars. The results reflect solid commercial prosperity in the state and rising depositor confidence.
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United States
Comptroller of the Currency
Virginia
Glaize and Miller Award Reservoir Contract
Berryville Virginia October 24 contract for completing the mountain reservoir awarded to Fred F Glaize and Charles W Miller of Winchester for three thousand sixty dollars. Work to start immediately as previous contractor left the job incomplete. N W Davis of Harrisonburg acted as town engineer for Berryville.
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Messrs
Polo on skates thrills crowd at New Rink match
A polo game played on roller skates drew a big audience last night. The rink teams featured Charles Wingfield Louis Grim Cricket Lowrey Edward Ritter J R Doran and James Collins among others. The rink team won 6 to 0, with referee C Childs and timekeeper Alan Maphys.
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Charles Wingfield
Louis Grim
Cricket Lowrey
Edward Ritter
J. R. Doran
Frank Gearing
Eusher
Murphy
Murnan
Harry Grim
Vernon Haines
KE. Wingfield
James Collins
Death by own action linked to city damage case
Philadelphia papers report an eccentric old teamster, Ed Dooley, who after $12,000 damages from condemnation proceedings appears to have died by his own hand. He reportedly jumped into the river after a spree. many readers thought he was Edward Dooley of Winchester and half-brother to Charles B. Dooley, but friends dispute the description and details.
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Philadelphia
Ed Dooley
Edward Dooley
Winchester
Charles B. Dooley
Washington City Tobacco Company
Dooley
Many Mourn For Old Aunt Nancy
Nancy Smith, a Virginia mammy born in Leetown, Jefferson County, died at 105 in Martineburg West Virginia. She enjoyed good health long and belonged to the Snodgrass family for years. She was married three times and survived all her husbands. She left several sons and daughters, 11 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Five generations lived in the same place during her life.
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Nancy Smith
Martineburg
W. Va
Leetown
Jefferson County
Snodgrass
Taft-Sherman Legion to Host Senator Depew Speech
Harrisonburg set to welcome Senator Depew for a Monday afternoon talk as part of a Legion outreach. Organizers aim to have him attend and address attendees at the event.
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Depew
Harrisonburg
Antieffort
Legion
Alcohol as a foe of mankind and a misfit marriage
The article cites Dr Crothers of Hartford and Governor Hanly of Indiana arguing alcohol harms health and widens crime. It condemns intemperance as a foe to vitality and notes the toll on families. It also discusses mismatched marriages and the moral costs of divorce in a high minded tone.
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Nemo
Crothers
Hartford
Medical Association
Hanly
Indiana
Governor Hanly
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Emma Cregg
Elbert Pusey
Braddock Street Church
JAGS
Mr Moncure
Glaize
Miller
Berryville, Va
Nancy
Taft-Sherman Legion
Lincoln
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